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ewsHOSTING's Acceptable Use Policy
By using eClipse Web Solutions, Inc's webhosting services, hereafter referred to as ewsHOSTING, you agree
to comply with our policies. You are expected to use the Internet with respect, courtesy, and responsibility,
giving due regard to the rights of other Internet users. We expect you to have a basic knowledge of how the
Internet functions, the types of uses which are generally acceptable, and the types of uses which are to be
avoided. Common sense is the best guide as to what is considered acceptable use. The following are
unacceptable uses:
Illegality in any form, including but not limited to activities such as unauthorized distribution or copying of copyrighted
software, violation of U.S. export restrictions, harassment, fraud, trafficking in obscene material, drug dealing, and
other illegal activities.
Interpretation
The provisions of this Policy are intended as guidelines and are not meant to be exhaustive. Generally, conduct that
violates law, regulation, or the accepted norms of the Internet community, whether or not expressly mentioned in this
Policy, is prohibited. ewsHOSTING reserves the right at all times to prohibit activities that damage its commercial
reputation and goodwill.
Illegal Use
ewsHOSTING servers may be used only for lawful purposes. Transmission, distribution or storage of any material
in violation of any applicable law or regulation is prohibited. This includes, without limitation, material protected by
copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right used without proper authorization, and material
that is obscene, defamatory, constitutes an illegal threat, or violates export control laws. Examples of non-acceptable
content or links: "Pirated software", "Hackers programs or archives", "Warez Sites", "Irc Bots", "Mp3".
We will be the sole arbiters as to what constitutes a violation of this provision.
System and Network Security
Violations of system or network security are prohibited, and may result in criminal and civil liability. Examples include,
but are not limited to the following: Unauthorized access, use, probe, or scan of a systems security or authentication
measures, data or traffic. Interference with service to any user, host or network including, without limitation, mail
bombing, flooding, deliberate attempts to overload a system and broadcast attacks. Forging of any TCP-IP packet
header or any part of the header information in an email or a newsgroup posting.
Misuse of System Resources
It is a violation for anyone who, including but not limited to, employs posts or programs which consume excessive
CPU time or storage space, permits the use of mail services, mail forwarding capabilities, POP accounts, or auto
responders other than for their own account; or resale of access to CGI scripts installed on our servers.
Tortious Conduct
No one shall post defamatory, scandalous, or private information about a person without their consent, intentionally
inflicting emotional distress, or violating trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights.
Spamming
Sending unsolicited mail messages, including, without limitation, commercial advertising and informational announcements,
is explicitly prohibited. A user shall not use another site's mail server to relay mail without the express permission of the site.
It is contrary to ewsHOSTING policy for customers to use our servers to effect or participate in any of the following
activities:
To post to any Usenet or other newsgroup, forum, e-mail mailing list or other similar group or list articles which are
off-topic according to the charter or other owner-published FAQ or description of the group or list;
To send unsolicited mass e-mailings, if such unsolicited e-mailings provoke complaints from the recipients;
To engage in any of the foregoing activities using the service of another provider, but channeling such activities through a
ewsHOSTING provided server, or using a ewsHOSTING provided server as a mail drop for responses;
To falsify user information provided to ewsHOSTING or to other users of the service in connection with use of a
ewsHOSTING service.
Consequences of Violation
When ewsHOSTING becomes aware of an alleged violation of its Acceptable Use Policy, ewsHOSTING will
initiate an investigation. During the investigation ewsHOSTING may restrict Customer 's access in order to prevent
further possible unauthorized activity. Depending on the severity of the violation, ewsHOSTING may, at its sole
discretion, restrict, suspend, or terminate Customer's account and/or pursue other civil remedies. If such violation is a
criminal offense, ewsHOSTING will notify the appropriate law enforcement department of such violation.
ewsHOSTING does not issue service credits for any outages incurred through service disablement resulting from
Policy violations.
Modification
ewsHOSTING reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any provision of this Policy at any time without notice.
Reporting Network Abuse
Any party seeking to report any violations ewsHOSTING’s policy may contact via e-mail:
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